Group A Workspace

Group A: Workspace: 6-A-1: Social Networking and it's Importance for Successful Informal Learning

List the reasons why Group A thinks social networking is important for successful informal learning:

students remain connected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
allow for quick responses to either individual class members or a group of students
teachers can monitor what is going on within the group discussion, collaboration, and repsonses made
ideas can be shared with little anxiety Matt E.
students can share ideas with a wider variety of individuals instead of just their classmates
allows for a sense of comfort that might not exist in a face to face environment
allows students who are absent to participate along with the rest of the class
offers the possibility for students to experience other cultures and ethnicities./Becky B.
places value on the student and on student knowledge
gives the student an opportunity to develop collaboration skills
requires the student to communicate ideas clearly to others
makes learning seem more fun and relevant
allows access to the knowledge of all individuals in the community. Mike W
'real time' updated information can be used in or out of the classroom Chris R.
sharing of resources is easier and cheaper Chris R.